Joanna Gaines Country Potato Soup Recipe
Craving a warm, comforting bowl of soup? Joanna Gaines Country Potato Soup Recipe is perfect! This creamy, hearty soup is simple to make.
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Potato masher
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chopped bacon in your soup pot. Cook over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside. Keep the drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the bacon drippings. Cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Put cubed potatoes into the pot. Pour in chicken broth to cover everything.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes soften.
- Use your potato masher to mash partially. Leave some chunks for nice texture.
- This makes the soup creamy and hearty.
- Stir in milk, cream, and butter slowly. Heat gently but don't boil it now.
- Add salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese gradually. Stir until it melts completely smooth.
- Top with crispy bacon and green onions.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for best creaminess.
- Don't skip the bacon—it adds amazing flavor.
- Mash only half the potatoes for texture.
- Add milk slowly to prevent curdling issues.
- Garnish with extra cheese if you like.
- Make it ahead and reheat when needed.